Effects of Daily Magnesium Complex Supplementation on Body Composition in University Students

This study will investigate whether daily supplementation with 400 mg of magnesium from a triple magnesium complex containing magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, and magnesium citrate can improve body composition in young adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the magnesium complex or a placebo once daily for 8 weeks. Body composition, including body weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, muscle mass, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio, will be assessed before and after the intervention. The study will compare changes in these measures between the magnesium and placebo groups to determine whether daily magnesium supplementation has beneficial effects on body composition.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. University students aged 18-28 years 2. Students enrolled at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) 2\. Body mass index (BMI) between 18.0 and 25.0 kg/m², inclusive 3\. Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known chronic diseases or medical conditions that may affect body composition or magnesium metabolism (cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, neurological disorder, cancer, epilepsy, renal or liver insufficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or gastrointestinal conditions like Crohn's disease, pancreatic insufficiency or ulcerative colitis ) 2. Current use of magnesium supplements or other supplements that may interfere with the study intervention 3. Any condition that may prevent adherence to the 8-week intervention protocol Unwillingness to provide informed consent or participate in the study procedures